Thesis Statement

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

What items make up a thesis statement?

• identification of topic, claim, and reasons

• topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion

• introduction, body, and conclusion

• reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim

• providing an amusing story

• being at least three sentences

• only providing facts

What is a thesis statement?

• A general idea of what the essay is about
• A summary of the main idea
• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
• A suggestion that you should read the essay

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

CCSS.W.5.4

How long should a thesis be?

• one paragraph

• one sentence

• one word

• one essay

A thesis statement should be arguable.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.9A

Rate the thesis: Apple’s iPhones are better than Androids because they are streamlined, functional, and popular.

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Rate the thesis: McDonald’s food is very tasty.

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Rate the thesis: Students should not wear school uniforms. They take away students' rights.

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Rate the thesis: The life of a typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

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